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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Biking
 

Designated Bike Trails

McDade Recreational Trail PA is a designated bike trail, as well as a trail for hiking and cross country skiing.

Map of McDade Trail (pdf file, 1 page)

History along McDade Trail
I:  Hialeah to Turn Farm
II: Milford Beach to Pitman Orchard

Mountain and Hybrid Bikes

Map of McDade Trail (pdf file, 1 page)
Road Bike Touring (pdf, 1 page) Both paved and dirt roads are shown on the map.

Road Bikes

Road Bike Touring (pdf, 1 page) Both paved and dirt roads are shown on the map.

 

Bike Rentals/Tours
The following organizations rent bikes very near the park's southern boundary, and are have permits to lead bike tours within the park:
Edge of the Woods Outdoor Outfitters, Delaware Water Gap PA
Shawnee River Trips, Minisink Hills PA (also rents canoes)

 
Volunteer Bike Patrol
Avid bike riders are needed to help patrol McDade Trail PA and to assist visitors along the trail. Training and bike patrol T-shirts are provided by the park. Learn how you can join...
McDade Trail near Hialeah PA
Park Bulletin:
McDade Trail PA
more...
Old Mine Rd NJ
Park Bulletin:
Road Bike Touring in New Jersey
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Did You Know?
... chief causes of water fatalities on the Delaware River are: (1) swimming without a lifejacket (PFD); (2) trying to swim across the river; and (3) swimming after drinking lots of alcohol. Wear a pfd and swim at lifeguarded beaches. DON'T drink-then-swim! NEVER TRY TO SWIM ACROSS THE RIVER!
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Last Updated: September 15, 2011 at 10:37 MST